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Taking Acyclovir and having HSV I symptoms on the mouth
Hi,
I am Tom's friend.
I am taking Acyclovir for what appeared to be and ended in a positive test result via swab of the sore, to be a primary infection of genital herpes II. Today is the 6th day since I had my first symptom, saw a doctor and started the medicine.
I am positive for Herpes I on the mouth as well. I have been for 30 years. Type II is newly aquired.
My question to you is, why would I be having the early signs of an outbreak on my lip if I am taking Acyclovir? Isnt it supossed to suppress the outbreak?? Does it not work as effectivly if you have both strains of the virus? I am taking 800 MG three times a day.
Thank you and I am so glad that you are here.
I am Tom's friend.
I am taking Acyclovir for what appeared to be and ended in a positive test result via swab of the sore, to be a primary infection of genital herpes II. Today is the 6th day since I had my first symptom, saw a doctor and started the medicine.
I am positive for Herpes I on the mouth as well. I have been for 30 years. Type II is newly aquired.
My question to you is, why would I be having the early signs of an outbreak on my lip if I am taking Acyclovir? Isnt it supossed to suppress the outbreak?? Does it not work as effectivly if you have both strains of the virus? I am taking 800 MG three times a day.
Thank you and I am so glad that you are here.
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It's not unusual for a newly acquired genital herpes infection to trigger a recurrence of an oral herpes infection. The acyclovir helps but doesn't completely prevent recurrences in either location.
grace
It's not unusual for a newly acquired genital herpes infection to trigger a recurrence of an oral herpes infection. The acyclovir helps but doesn't completely prevent recurrences in either location.
grace
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STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
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